Open the door to senior management.
The beauty of this program at USC is that you earn three prized professional memberships:
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
The beauty of this program at USC is that you earn three prized professional memberships:
- Associate member of CPA Australia
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants
- The Institute of Public Accountants
The MPA opens many doors for you to work in senior management roles and build yourself a top notch career. You will qualify to work in roles such as Chief Financial Officer, Senior Business Strategist, a Chartered Accountant, or as a key professional in the fast growing wealth management sector.
This program covers the latest business and accounting issues. It’s a comprehensive program that delivers accounting fundamentals, informatics, managerial finance, financial reporting, corporate reporting, issues in auditing practice, tax law and practice, the principles of economics and commercial law, and a research project.
Professional recognition
Graduates of the Master of Professional Accounting program will meet the educational requirements for admission as an associate member of CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, and the Institute of Public Accountants. To gain full membership, graduates must complete the requirements of the chosen professional body’s qualification program. It is the responsibility of the student to confirm with the three Australian accounting bodies (CPA, ICAA and IPA) whether any credit granted will impact on their eligibility for professional association membership.
Admission requirements
Entry to the Master of Professional Accounting program will normally require:
- Completion of a recognised Bachelor degree or equivalent
- Students who have completed a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent in the same discipline may be eligible to receive credit of up to 48 units (4 courses)
Program structure
Program Structure
Required courses (14)
ACC506 Communication Theory and Practice
ACC508 Introduction to Creative Writing
ACC510 Public Relations: Contemporary Perspectives
ACC511 Introduction to Journalism
ACC520 Introduction to Creative Advertising
ACC521 Communication and Thought
ACC610 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
ACC611 International Journalism
ACC620 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature
ACC621 Politics and the Media
BUS501 Communication and Thought
BUS502 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BUS503 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
PLUS select 1 course from:
MGT723 Communication Theory and Practice
MGT726 Introduction to Creative Writing
Electives (2)
Select 2 electives from:
ACC701 Public Relations: Contemporary Perspectives
BUS702 Introduction to Journalism
BUS703 Introduction to Creative Advertising
BUS704 Communication and Thought
BUS705 Science Research Methods
BUS706 Introduction to Behavioural Health
BUS707 Environment and Health
BUS708 Public Health Foundations
BUS710 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
INF701 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
MGT701 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
MGT702 Health Promotion Principles
MGT703 Health Promotion Settings
MGT704 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
MGT711 Public Health Project
MGT712 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
MKG701 Work Place Learning I
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 192
Recommended study sequences
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 2 commencement (July)
- Study Plan - Semester 1 commencement (with reduced volume of learning by 48 units)
- Study Plan - Semester 2 (mid-year) commencement (with reduced volume of learning by 48 units)
- (SouthBank) Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (SouthBank) Semester 2 commencement (July)
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 192 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses)
- Most courses are valued at 12 units unless otherwise specified
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Online study mode not available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Planning your study page to manage your progression